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Writer, poet, musician, surfer, father of two princesses.

Consistency

Consistencyby Michael DoyleStepped into His presence,I stumble at His essence.Feeling humbled and weak,There are times I cannot speak.Stumbled by His integrity,Here then is the consistency.And I know He is the allOf all the truth that I recall.I offer my love … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Greatest Art In the World Is the Art of Storytelling

“The greatest art in the world is the art of storytelling.” – Cecil B. DeMille

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First Principles: The Constitution Enjoins An Oath Upon All the Officers of the United States. This Is A Direct Appeal To That God Who Is the Avenger of Perjury

“The Constitution enjoins an oath upon all the officers of the United States. This is a direct appeal to that God Who is the avenger of perjury. Such an appeal to Him is a full acknowledgment of His being and … Continue reading

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Hallelujah Confession

Hallelujah Confessionby Michael DoyleMaybe it’s true there’s nothing new.I hold to what is known to be true.The Hallelujah Chorus is on my breath.Once again, I’ve defiled unholy death.I stand with my arms held wide,Confusing my faith over my pride.The song … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Older I Get the Less I Listen To What People Say and the More I Look At What They Do

“The older I get the less I listen to what people say and the more I look at what they do.” – Andrew Carnegie

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First Principles: I Wonder Much That A Court of Law Should Be In Doubt Whether A Resolution of Congress Can Supercede the Law of A Sovereign State

“I wonder much that a court of Law should be in doubt whether a Resolution of Congress can superceed the Law of a Sovereign State.” – William Whipple

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Some Eyes Blaze

Some Eyes Blazeby Michael DoyleIn some passing instances,There is a reach of circumstances.We let it pass amusedThat it’s customary to feel abused.There’s a sense of brutalityAnd it prevades our family.We laugh at ourselves and cruelty,Uncertain how these things become banality.Some … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: If You Enjoy the Fragrance of A Rose, You Must Accept the Thorns Which It Bears

“If you enjoy the fragrance of a rose, you must accept the thorns which it bears.” – Isaac Hayes

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First Principles: Economic Depression Cannot Be Cured By Legislative Action or Executive Pronouncement. Economic Wounds Must Be Healed By the…Producers and Consumers Themselves

“Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body – the producers and consumers themselves.” – Herbert Hoover Or as FDR discovered by … Continue reading

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Jonah’s Whale of A Tale

Jonah’s Whale of A Taleby Michael DoyleJonah and the Whale tells the storyOf how even reluctance comes to glory.Jonah was a prophet that God spoke throughTo teach the Israelites what to do.Jonah’s life was an illustrationSpoken of for its simple … Continue reading

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